Nigerian megachurch leader Chris Oyakhilome is facing trouble in South Africa after refusing to comply with government orders to release his financial records.
According to a report in News 24, several prominent church leaders have not adhered to the demands of the South African Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.
The Commission, led by Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva is investigating the commercialisation of religion and the abuse of people’s beliefs within South Africa, where Christ Embassy has several branches.
“These people take money from people. What are they doing with that money? We want to know. We will not back down,” she said.
All those summoned to the hearings are required to produce their ordination certificate, the church registration certificate, bank statements and the annual financial statements dating from 2012.
“Some of these religious leaders will face prison if they do not comply and we have been clear about our course of action,” she insisted.
Mkhwanazi-Xaluva singled out Oyakhilome, stating that he insisted he would fight the commission in court before releasing his records.
“If he intends on that route, we are ready. He will have to face the same fate as the others who refuse to hand over their financial records,” she said.
In contrast, a source who attended the hearing of South African Bishop Stephen Zondo, stated that Mkhwanazi-Xaluva cited an equally controversial Nigerian megachurch leader, T.B. Joshua, as an example of one who openly used his finances to assist the less-privileged, something she expected of all clergy.
It is not the first time ‘Pastor Chris’, as he is affectionately known by his followers, has faced controversy. Last year, his wife Anita publicly filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
SOURCE: News 24
people can talk
For what?
OHOHOHOHOHOHO, Lies lies lies, the church is marching on the gate of hell shall not prevail against it
na wa u pple should let this man be na haba.
U no dey see better news…….. Na waha oo
May God 4giv u
Whr u there?
That is man of God.
Stop posting what will bring downfall to ur blog.. u are talking about a man of God remember
Jail for what?
What is his offence
mr keep ur mouth at a place
People can say whatever they want…but don’t sat things that are not real..if they know who he is…they won’t say so……
capital liar.is a lie from the pit of hell.who born that person. nobody can bring pastor Chris down except God almighty that called him.you that posted this in the name of making money go and ask God for forgiveness.cos tomorrow when u start suffering it,you will start saying is ur uncle in the village that causes it.that man is innocent. can’t you talk of what that will better this country than writing a lie about a man of God like this.may God open open ur eyez to know right and wrong.
stupid post
I pity for d person dat posted this a man of God
Judge Not 4 U Shall Not Judge.Everyone Judgement Is The Hands Of God
Whoever that posted this better be careful
Lies God will save we Nigeria frm corruption
If i may ask,man of GOD no dey sin?
Brain washed groupies…lol
Both the person that posted this and the writer all of u are damnmed already …feel sorry for u the calamity that is coming upon u.
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